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Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stressed that this is a time when efforts must be accelerated to strive for the highest possible completion of the tasks and targets set for 2026.
Economic performance in January-August strengthens basis for double-digit growth target
According to Customs Division at the Lao Cai International Border Gate, total import-export turnover had reached nearly 1.6 billion USD as of August 26, up 75% year-on-year. Exports rose 162% to nearly 887 million USD, while imports increased 22% to nearly 685 million USD.
Northern central provinces determined to achieve double-digit growth target
Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces are carrying out comprehensive measures to achieve double-digit economic growth in 2026, laying a foundation and creating momentum for development in the years ahead.
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Top leader stresses practical value of Party documents
Party General Secretary and President To Lam has stressed that the value of the Party's resolutions and directives must be measured by their ability to address practical problems and bring about changes that people can see and feel.
National Day draws crowds to Hanoi’s historic, cultural landmarks
Thousands of people made their way to Hanoi’s historic and cultural landmarks on National Day, from 48 Hang Ngang Street and Ba Dinh Square to Hoa Lo Prison Relic and the Temple of Literature. More than sightseeing, these visits offered people of different generations a chance to reconnect with the nation’s history, remember the sacrifices of earlier generations and reflect on the value of independence and peace today.
Memories of first National Day live on
Eighty-one years on, memories of the first National Day remain vivid for those who witnessed the historic Autumn of 1945. The joy of independence and freedom has become a sacred memory, passed down by Ninh Binh war veterans as a lasting source of patriotism and national pride for younger generations.
Vietnamese tea bridges cultures in Canada
More than an hour’s drive from downtown Toronto, the city of Burlington is filled with music, food and vibrant colours at the Latino Festival 2026. Amid the lively Latin American atmosphere, a Vietnamese tea stall run by artisan Nguyen Ngoc Tuan offers a tranquil space. The stall introduces Vietnamese tea to international visitors in a simple and familiar way, while sharing the Vietnamese spirit of hospitality.
Contemporary creativity breathes new life into traditional crafts
Traditional craft materials and techniques are being given a fresh, more contemporary look - younger, more modern and closer to everyday life. In Hanoi, a new contemporary handicraft art space at 61 Trang Tien Street is creating a platform where traditional crafts, creative ideas and the public can come together.
Overseas Vietnamese in Singapore, Thailand pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on National Day
On September 2, Vietnamese diplomatic missions and communities in Singapore and Thailand held ceremonies to pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, marking the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.
Vietnam’s journey from independence to development
Some historical moments remain deeply embedded in a nation’s memory. The Autumn of 1945 is one of them. On September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, President Ho Chi Minh, on behalf of the Provisional Government, read the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming to the Vietnamese people and the world the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Birthplace of Vietnam’s Declaration of Independence
Amid the bustle of Hanoi’s old quarter, the house at 48 Hang Ngang street stands as a historic landmark where President Ho Chi Minh drafted the Declaration of Independence 81 years ago.
Flag-raising ceremony in Africa marks Vietnam’s 81st National Day
Joining the nationwide celebrations of the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, representatives of Working Groups No. 5, 8 and 9 of the Ministry of Public Security, currently serving on United Nations peacekeeping missions at the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), solemnly held a national flag-raising ceremony.
State President Ton Duc Thang – a life of dedication
State President Ton Duc Thang, a steadfast communist, exemplary leader and symbol of national unity, was born on August 20, 1888, in Long Xuyen, now part of My Hoa Hung commune, An Giang province. A prominent son of southern Vietnam, he devoted his life to the national struggle and the cause of national unity.
Four decades of reform transform Vietnam
After 40 years of reform, Vietnam has undergone a remarkable transformation from an economy facing severe difficulties, food shortages and the impact of an embargo into a dynamic economy increasingly integrated into the global economy.
Vietnamese language brings Vietnam, Thailand closer
For the first time, a Vietnamese-language public speaking contest for Thai school and university students has been organised by Udon Thani Rajabhat University in cooperation with the Consulate General of Vietnam in Khon Kaen to mark the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day and the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations.
Vietnamese, Kyrgyzstani leaders discuss ways to deepen bilateral relations
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov on August 31 hosted a reception for Vice President of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan, who is in Bishkek to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Summit, during which the two leaders discussed measures to further advance bilateral relations.
Vice President holds bilateral meetings, meets Vietnamese community in Kyrgyzstan
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held bilateral meetings with senior officials and met with the Vietnamese community in Bishkek on August 31 on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Summit in the Kyrgyz capital.
New vitality in revolutionary land of Phu Dinh
Phu Dinh commune, part of the Dinh Hoa ATK revolutionary base in Thai Nguyen province, is thriving by tapping its potential in tea production. With modern farming techniques, VietGAP standards and upgraded OCOP tea products, tea is becoming a sustainable livelihood, helping cooperatives and local farmers boost their earnings.
Hanoi Police: 81 years of duty and dedication
Over 81 years, the Hanoi Police have played a key and pioneering role in safeguarding national security and maintaining social order. Proactive and innovative, they have become a steadfast force protecting the country’s political, economic and cultural centre.
Wartime farm emerges as community tourism destination
With its special historical significance during the war, the Pham Van Dong Farm in Lang Tra village, Son Linh commune, Quang Ngai province, is being preserved and promoted as a potential agricultural and community tourism destination.
New schools open doors to a brighter future in Da Nang’s border areas
Newly built boarding schools in Da Nang’s western border areas are giving teachers and students a modern learning environment, opening up greater opportunities for children to learn, grow and pursue their dreams.
Bringing history closer to young people in digital age
As technology transforms the way young people engage with information, innovative approaches such as virtual reality are bringing Vietnam’s history closer to new generations, helping foster national pride, gratitude and a sense of responsibility for the country’s future.
Tour brings Hanoi’s subsidy-era memories to life
This National Day holiday (September 2), residents and visitors to Hanoi can take a journey back in time through "Patriotic Tour: Touching Memories of a Bygone Era", an immersive experience recreating everyday life in the capital during the 1970s and 1980s.
